Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Fort William

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Scotland

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Fort William, Inverlochy And Torlundy

Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Fort William

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Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Fort William

03:09

49.0km

290m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 15.0 km for 32 m

After 33.9 km for 32 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.78 km

Neptune's Staircase Locks

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Barrages from Neptunes Staircases guide the boats over the difference in height

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5.61 km

Connecting Inverness and Corpach, the Caledonian Canal stretches 60 miles (97 km) through some of Scottland's most stunning scenery through vast lochs like Loch Ness and magnificent glens. Only one-third …

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22.4 km

View of Loch Lochy

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Difficult to describe and photos are just a snapshot of this magnificent scenery.
You have to experience it yourself, and rain is part of it.

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24.5 km

Gravel Path Along the Lake

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30.9 km

Wild Camping Spot at Loch Arkaig

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Great wildcamping spot right here! ;)

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33.9 km

Gairlochy Bottom Lock, Caledonian Canal

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10 miles flat ride from Neptune’s Gate. There are benches to stop and refresh. You can either backtrack to Neptune’s Gate, or cross the canal and ride back to Neptune’s …

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36.1 km

Moy Bridge

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Still hand operated.

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43.7 km

Neptune's Staircase

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This is the start (or end) of the Caledonian Canal which links the lochs of the great Glen with locks, and also part of the Great Glen Way walking and …

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